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Hotels in Downtown Tyler, Texas
Need lodging near downtown Tyler?
Downtown Tyler is a major business, financial and government center in East Texas.
The Smith County Courthouse and Federal Courthouse are located close to the downtown square. Several banks and financial institutions are also located in the area, along with other businesses and restaurants.
Tyler has no major hotels or motels in the downtown area, so consider booking one of the many fine hotel properties in the South Broadway Corridor, only about 5 miles south of downtown. However, a variety of boutique hotels and B&Bs are available downtown.
The Thomas Hotel
A new boutique hotel opened in 2022 in downtown Tyler near Liberty Hall at 109 East Erwin Street.
Andrew and Grace Cryer, the owners of The Thomas Hotel, have worked to create a "hotel with heritage.” Grace is a fourth-generation Tylerite. The facility has eight suites, with bedroom and living areas along with a kitchenette.
The Thomas is a place for Tylerites and travelers to gather, meet, play, rest, recharge and enjoy the beauty of this magical town together! It offers intimate accommodations, warm service, and a true Tyler experience.
Also located on the property is "The Judge," a boutique cocktail bar serving a curated selection of wines, beers, and cocktails.
Read more at the website of The Thomas Hotel or The Thomas Hotel on Instagram. Phone 903.426.8958
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The Greyhound Inn
Developers have transformed the old Greyhound Bus Station in Tyler into a boutique hotel. The structure dates to 1933, is built in the Art Deco architectural style, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located at the corner of West Locust Street and North Bois D'Arc Avenue, and is known as the Greyhound Inn.
The restored structure features nine guest rooms - five original upstairs apartments, two first floor units and two new rooms divide the building’s Art Moderne addition.
The upstairs rooms make use of apartments and rooms that are believed to have once housed bus drivers. The existing apartments include a living space, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.
The first floor will house retail services such as a lounge, bakery or restaurant. Guests can book and check-in using their smartphones.
The boutique hotel project is headed by Bergfeld Realty. Fitzpatrick Architects is involved with the design and historic preservation of the project, while Brownlow & Sons Garden Works is responsible for the design of outdoor dining spaces and landscaping. Maddox Construction is also on the team to provide restoration and construction services.
Learn more about the Inn at The Greyhound Inn on Facebook and The Greyhound Inn on Instagram, as well as the The Greyhound Inn Website. The Inn opened in the fall of 2023.
| The Greyhound Inn ... downtown Tyler, Texas |
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Map of Hotel Properties in Downtown Tyler Texas |
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Downtown B&Bs
The downtown area features nearby bed & breakfast inns, including those listed below.Rosevine Inn Bed and Breakfast and Extended Stay Lodging
415 South Vine Avenue near downtown Tyler. Rosevine has 4 unique guest rooms (each with a private bath) and 2 fabulous auites. Rosevine Extended Stay Suites are also available in an array of 1930s vintage homes that have been restored and furnished in the same period. There are 5 Executive Suites and 3 Rooms to choose from. Rosevine Reviews on TripAdvisor Phone 903.592.2221 |
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The Woldert-Spence Manor - 1859 Bed & Breakfast Inn
611 West Woldert, near downtown Tyler. Tyler's oldest B&B is an historic landmark restored to its prior beauty, and the closest lodging facility to the downtown Tyler square. The inn offers a total of 7 guest rooms, (3 downstairs and 4 upstairs). All rooms have private bathrooms with wall-mounted hairdryers and wireless internet access. Choose from king, queen, or full-size beds. Woldert-Spence Reviews on TripAdvisor Phone 903.533.9057 |
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Wren in the Willows
501 South Fannin Avenue, downtown. This lovingly restored the home has 5 imaginative and comfortable literary themed rooms: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Alice in Wonderland, Around the World in 80 Days, The Great Gatsby, and The Little Prince. The home also offers a large amount of social space including a double living area, library, dining room, and full kitchen. Wren in the Willows Reviews on TripAdvisor Phone 817.821.3874 |
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Tyler Vacation Home Rentals
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Liberty Theater, downtown Tyler
The New Blackstone Hotel in Downtown Tyler
The Tyler City Council approved on August 27, 2025, an economic development agreement with Valencia Hotel Group to bring back the Blackstone Hotel.
The project honors a downtown legacy while fueling jobs, tourism, and growth for residents. It represents an investment of $47.7 million investment. The City’s incentives, capped at $12 million and funded only from revenues generated by the hotel, will be directly tied to economic activity created by the project. That includes hotel occupancy taxes, mixed beverage taxes, sales taxes and property taxes.
The full service hotel will feature 144 guest rooms, along with 5,700 sq. ft. meeting space. Hotel opening is projected by January 1, 2028.
The new hotel will rise near the site of the original Blackstone Hotel, which opened in 1922 and became one of downtown Tyler’s most iconic landmarks. Known as a hub for oil deals and a crown jewel for social events, the Blackstone was demolished in 1985. The new development will honor that legacy while bringing modern amenities and opportunities to Tyler residents and visitors.
In addition to hosting out-of-town guests, the hotel will serve as a venue for conferences, community events, weddings and celebrations, bringing new energy and activity to Downtown.
| The Blackstone Hotel in downtown Tyler, Texas ... photo courtesy of the City of Tyler |
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History of the Original Blackstone Hotel in Downtown Tyler
The 5-story Blackstone Hotel was constructed at a cost of $500,000, and opened in downtown Tyler at the corner of Broadway Avenue and East Locust Street on November 29, 1922.
A 9-story addition was completed in the 1930s, providing 64 additional rooms. Air conditioning was also added.
 Original configuration of the 5-story Blackstone Hotel |
 Blackstone Hotel showing the addition of the 9-story tower |
In 1955 the hotel was renovated and enlarged again, adding an east wing of 30 rooms and a parking garage. The outside facade was changed to include New Orleans-style wrought-iron features (see postcard below).
Hotel Blackstone after the 1955 renovation with New Orleans-style iron works
The hotel was closed on December 31, 1975, and imploded in October of 1985
(watch a YouTube video of the Hotel Blackstone implosion)
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Matchbook Covers from The Blackstone Hotel"Tyler's Finest Food & Service" "Famous for Good Food" "Air Conditioned Rooms" "Dining Room & Coffee Shop" Phone LY 2-6511 |
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Earlier aerial view of downtown Tyler, showing the location of The Blackstone Hotel and Blackstone Office Building